THE MASTERCLASS

Taipan Masterclass was first launched as an initiative by the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) Malaysia and has henceforth played host to thousands of CEOs and Executives throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Its foundations have been modelled after one of the world’s outstanding executive strategy and education programs, ‘Birthing of Giants’ and thereafter perfected into the Entrepreneurial Masters Program.

EVENT PARTNERS

ONE Empowering Mission

ONE empowering mission to discover the secrets behind the world's fastest growing companies.

TWO Keynote Speakers

TWO keynote speakers to bring you theories, tools, and techniques that will help drive your business in times of rapid innovation.

THREE Day Experience

THREE days to experience and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners who are leading business successes and enriched lives.

RAY JEFFERSON

Described by BBC as the ‘Davos of Branding’, Karthik Siva has been responsible for introducing some of the world’s most influential global leaders like Al Gore and Francis Ford Coppola to Asia, amongst several others.

Karthik‘s unique talents in melding motivation, leadership, spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and healing skills in all his workshops makes his input invaluable towards creating a business success.

His talents as a speaker, trainer, and facilitator have been much sought after in Global and Regional forums on brand development, leadership development, employee alignment, motivational themes, corporate reputation, and strategy development.

As one of the most respected and influential brand strategy experts in Asia, Karthik is often called upon to advice Governments, Ministries, and global and regional brands in matters of strategy.

Karthik was responsible for helping to develop and execute the world’s first in-depth study and segmentation of “Billionaire Mind-sets”

Ray found his passion for leadership during his career in the U.S Military Academy at WestPoint which equipped him with the skills to succesfully elevate global corporations, premier non-profit organisations, and government agencies.

The experience he gained serving in leadership positions and talent he garnered for creating customised transformational programmes allows him to help clients be better leaders. His valour and experience gives us a unique perspective on leadership; an essential quality to a successful business.

While serving as the leader of a Special Forces A-Team, Ray tragically lost the better portion of his left hand while attempting to protect his teammates during a training exercise.

Although this incident brought a conclusion to Ray’s military career, it strengthened his passion for leadership, service, and altruism, especially in situations where transformation or creating new entities is necessary.

Upon graduating the Harvard Business School with an MBA, Ray was selected as a White House Fellow and worked as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Bettina Chua Abdullah

Born and raised in Kathmandu, Shailee Basnet is a former journalist who has scaled the breath-taking Mt Everest in 2008 and since led the ‘Seven Summits Women’s Team’ to climb the highest mountain in each continent.

Despite severe socio-economic challenges the team became the first female group in the world to climb all 7 Summits in the year.

Shailee has now committed to leading programmes dedicated to education and empowerment such as transforming young survivors of trafficking to become trekking guides.

Following the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, she is also leading recovery of schools in one of the worst hit areas.

Her talks bring audiences on a virtual journey of the Himalayas as she shares some hard-earned insights.

She even brightens people’s lives as a stand-up comedian, often performing in Nepal and the US.

Determined to find the best answer to life's important questions, bestselling author and leadership coach Alvin Ung travelled to 10 countries in Asia to learn from 100 purpose-led leaders - and tested their ideas with his family, friends, and clients.

As a facilitator and coach, Alvin finds joy in creating a safe space where leaders can renew relationships, build trust, and contribute to breakthroughs.

He has garnered extensive experience from designing leadership programmes for the next generation of top civil servants in Malaysia while working with senior economic officials in Southeast Asia and convening CEOs from 20 large Asian companies.

He is also the co-founder of Leaderonomics, an award-winning social enterprise in leadership development.

Alvin is also a mentor and speaker at EY’s World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and twice named as Fellow at Khazanah Nasional, where he studies transformational leadership in Asia.

He is also the co-founder of Leaderonomics, an award-winning social enterprise in leadership development.

The work he does also extends to fostering a culture of leadership, spirituality, and creative writing at universities in North America and Southeast Asia.

Bettina Chua Abdullah was once told that a singular career path was just not her style; a prediction that rings very true today. The rich variety of her life experiences makes her a rewarding presence at the EO Taipan Masterclass.

Bettina has garnered invaluable insights in a wide range of industries from her time as an award-winning business news anchor, an independent content producer, a property developer, and a manager of retail and F&B concepts.

Her many passions have led her to become a devoted student of Islamic art and architecture. She is also the founder of the social enterprise, ‘The Free Tree Society’ and, most recently, the Fay Khoo Award for Food+Drink Writing.

PROGRAMME

DAY 1

11 April 2018

Ray Jefferson, Karthik Siva, Alvin Ung, and various other business leaders share their daily tools and insights to help elevate your business to new levels.

DAY 2

12 April 2018

0830Registration and welcome coffee0900Session 1: The Heart and Science of Transforming Organisations1100Tea break 1130Session 2: Global leaders of the Future1300Lunch break 1400Session 3: Survive and Thrive as a Global Leader1530Tea break 1600Session 4: Team leadership1730End of day

This Is What You're In For

Learn from an industry giant and discover the tools essential to developing your leadership qualities and help bring your ‘A’ game to the company.

All tickets are non refundable.By purchasing a ticket you will agree with all the organiser's terms & conditions.

YOU ARE HERE TO...

Develop your business strategy

Grow your business by 30-100% within the next 12 months

Gain access to some of the most renowned business leaders in this region

Discover solutions for lasting and inspiring business results

TESTIMONIALS

Ron Kaufman

Founder and Chairman,
Up Your Service

Ray Jefferson is one of the most insightful and effective leadership development experts and facilitators I know. He has a personal story that is more inspiring and solid than you can possibly imagine, and a personality that oozes energy, commitment, integrity, empathy, and an unbridled passion for living an extraordinary life.

Put him on stage in front of a large group and watch the whole room light up with electrifying inspiration, breakthrough ideas, and the motivation to take results-producing action. If you’re serious about transforming your team or organization, achieving your potential, or accomplishing an audacious undertaking, I recommend you meet him as soon as possible and learn how his exceptional skills and talents can help you become what you’re capable of.

Chiau Haw Choon

Group CEO,
Chin Hin Group

What I enjoyed most were the case studies & insights that Karthik shared not from textbooks but from his vast experience with international corporations and governments. It was a great inspiration to me. It is also great learning for me to know not only strategies of successful corporations but also mistakes they made and how they cascaded their strategy to their corporation. This Masterclass is extremely powerful for CEOs with organisation with more than few hundred staff.

Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan

Chairman, Petronas and Former Chief Secretary, Government of Malaysia

As a coach and mentor, Alvin spent many years listening to the heartbeat and deepest values of leaders in Asia. He distils his most important insights to guide us to discover and live our calling among the people we serve. Leaders in governments and companies should use his book to lead with purpose, passion and impact.

Joseph McCarthy

Senior Associate Dean and Director of Degree Programs, Harvard University

Ray captivated the audience with the story of his own journey and story of remarkable achievement in the face of daunting adversity while at the same time remaining humble and self-effacing.

Timothy Wong

Regional Director of Education,
North & Southeast Asia, YPO-WPO

In an ever interconnected world, we need to be able to engage with people around us with clarity. Ray’s unique ability to bring the most divergent and diverse teams together–in the shortest period possible–is a testament to his own journey and experience that sets him apart from all others. He is a trainer, coach and mentor all rolled-into one and this integrative approach is critical in developing high-performing individuals and teams. In the field of Leadership Development Ray is in among the best I’ve engaged and definitely in the top 2%.

Dato’ Phum Ang Kia

Co-Founder,
Advancecon Group

Karthik Siva has helped me to understand that in an ever changing environment, you require a robust strategy. The most valuable lesson I learnt is that we can’t fight the economy, our strategy needs to take economy into serious consideration. Karthik's positioning map was invaluable. I now know how to position our company in the market. I highly recommend Karthik because he definitely inspires and clarifies strategy, positioning, and brings their company to the next level.

Yeo Chun Sing

CEO,
Asthetik Property Group

Karthik distils strategy into the simplest form. He helps me see things outside of my own perspective. Throughout his lessons, Karthik makes the Masterclass really simple, practical, and less technical.

Dato Abdul Rauf Rashid

EY Malaysia,
Country Managing Partner

Alvin's latest book offers powerful words of wisdom for leaders and ordinary people. “Together" is an inspiring reminder how everyone has the power to make things better by simply leading a purposeful life together with others. Great stuff!

Yoshito Hori

President,
GLOBIS Capital Partners and EO Member

Alvin asks brilliant questions and writes about the process of finding purpose as using your head, heart and gut. The content is marvellous, and the writing so beautiful and poetic. Simple, strong, straight words for seekers.

Ron Kaufman

Founder and Chairman,
Up Your Service

Ray Jefferson is one of the most insightful and effective leadership development experts and facilitators I know. He has a personal story that is more inspiring and solid than you can possibly imagine, and a personality that oozes energy, commitment, integrity, empathy, and an unbridled passion for living an extraordinary life.

Put him on stage in front of a large group and watch the whole room light up with electrifying inspiration, breakthrough ideas, and the motivation to take results-producing action. If you’re serious about transforming your team or organization, achieving your potential, or accomplishing an audacious undertaking, I recommend you meet him as soon as possible and learn how his exceptional skills and talents can help you become what you’re capable of.

Chiau Haw Choon

Group CEO,
Chin Hin Group

What I enjoyed most were the case studies & insights that Karthik shared not from textbooks but from his vast experience with international corporations and governments. It was a great inspiration to me. It is also great learning for me to know not only strategies of successful corporations but also mistakes they made and how they cascaded their strategy to their corporation. This Masterclass is extremely powerful for CEOs with organisation with more than few hundred staff.

Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan

Chairman, Petronas and Former Chief Secretary, Government of Malaysia

As a coach and mentor, Alvin spent many years listening to the heartbeat and deepest values of leaders in Asia. He distils his most important insights to guide us to discover and live our calling among the people we serve. Leaders in governments and companies should use his book to lead with purpose, passion and impact.

Joseph McCarthy

Senior Associate Dean and Director of Degree Programs, Harvard University

Ray captivated the audience with the story of his own journey and story of remarkable achievement in the face of daunting adversity while at the same time remaining humble and self-effacing.

Timothy Wong

Regional Director of Education,
North & Southeast Asia, YPO-WPO

In an ever interconnected world, we need to be able to engage with people around us with clarity. Ray’s unique ability to bring the most divergent and diverse teams together–in the shortest period possible–is a testament to his own journey and experience that sets him apart from all others. He is a trainer, coach and mentor all rolled-into one and this integrative approach is critical in developing high-performing individuals and teams. In the field of Leadership Development Ray is in among the best I’ve engaged and definitely in the top 2%.

Dato’ Phum Ang Kia

Co-Founder,
Advancecon Group

Karthik Siva has helped me to understand that in an ever changing environment, you require a robust strategy. The most valuable lesson I learnt is that we can’t fight the economy, our strategy needs to take economy into serious consideration. Karthik's positioning map was invaluable. I now know how to position our company in the market. I highly recommend Karthik because he definitely inspires and clarifies strategy, positioning, and brings their company to the next level.

Yeo Chun Sing

CEO,
Asthetik Property Group

Karthik distils strategy into the simplest form. He helps me see things outside of my own perspective. Throughout his lessons, Karthik makes the Masterclass really simple, practical, and less technical.

Dato Abdul Rauf Rashid

EY Malaysia,
Country Managing Partner

Alvin's latest book offers powerful words of wisdom for leaders and ordinary people. “Together" is an inspiring reminder how everyone has the power to make things better by simply leading a purposeful life together with others. Great stuff!

Yoshito Hori

President,
GLOBIS Capital Partners and EO Member

Alvin asks brilliant questions and writes about the process of finding purpose as using your head, heart and gut. The content is marvellous, and the writing so beautiful and poetic. Simple, strong, straight words for seekers.

VISIT KUALA LUMPUR

KLCC

Located in the heart of the city, Suria KLCC is one of most premier shopping destinatons in Malaysia with over 300 stores that provides a blend of renowed international fashion brands, flagship stores, and unique concept stores amongst several others.

KL Tower

Dine close to the stars at the Kuala Lumpur Tower that is home to a unique revolving restaurant, providing diners with a dazzling panoramic view of the city beside a delicious meal.

Pavillion, KL

Pavillion, KL is perfectly situated in the trendy Bukit Bintang district and is an absolute retail haven for those looking for a reason to indulge in fashion, food, and urban leisure.

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Described by BBC as the ‘Davos of Branding’, Karthik Siva has been responsible for introducing some of the world’s most influential global leaders like Al Gore and Francis Ford Coppola to Asia, amongst several others.

Karthik‘s unique talents in melding motivation, leadership, spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and healing skills in all his workshops makes his input invaluable towards creating a business success.

His talents as a speaker, trainer, and facilitator have been much sought after in Global and Regional forums on brand development, leadership development, employee alignment, motivational themes, corporate reputation, and strategy development.

As one of the most respected and influential brand strategy experts in Asia, Karthik is often called upon to advice Governments, Ministries, and global and regional brands in matters of strategy.

Karthik was responsible for helping to develop and execute the world’s first in-depth study and segmentation of “Billionaire Mind-sets”

Ray found his passion for leadership during his career in the U.S Military Academy at WestPoint which equipped him with the skills to succesfully elevate global corporations, premier non-profit organisations, and government agencies.

The experience he gained serving in leadership positions and talent he garnered for creating customised transformational programmes allows him to help clients be better leaders. His valour and experience gives us a unique perspective on leadership; an essential quality to a successful business.

While serving as the leader of a Special Forces A-Team, Ray tragically lost the better portion of his left hand while attempting to protect his teammates during a training exercise.

Although this incident brought a conclusion to Ray’s military career, it strengthened his passion for leadership, service, and altruism, especially in situations where transformation or creating new entities is necessary.

Upon graduating the Harvard Business School with an MBA, Ray was selected as a White House Fellow and worked as a Special Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Born and raised in Kathmandu, Shailee Basnet is a former journalist who has scaled the breath-taking Mt Everest in 2008 and since led the ‘Seven Summits Women’s Team’ to climb the highest mountain in each continent.

Despite severe socio-economic challenges the team became the first female group in the world to climb all 7 Summits in the year.

Shailee has now committed to leading programmes dedicated to education and empowerment such as transforming young survivors of trafficking to become trekking guides.

Following the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, she is also leading recovery of schools in one of the worst hit areas.

Her talks bring audiences on a virtual journey of the Himalayas as she shares some hard-earned insights.

She even brightens people’s lives as a stand-up comedian, often performing in Nepal and the US.

Determined to find the best answer to life's important questions, bestselling author and leadership coach Alvin Ung travelled to 10 countries in Asia to learn from 100 purpose-led leaders - and tested their ideas with his family, friends, and clients.

As a facilitator and coach, Alvin finds joy in creating a safe space where leaders can renew relationships, build trust, and contribute to breakthroughs.

He has garnered extensive experience from designing leadership programmes for the next generation of top civil servants in Malaysia while working with senior economic officials in Southeast Asia and convening CEOs from 20 large Asian companies.

He is also the co-founder of Leaderonomics, an award-winning social enterprise in leadership development.

Alvin is also a mentor and speaker at EY’s World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and twice named as Fellow at Khazanah Nasional, where he studies transformational leadership in Asia.

He is also the co-founder of Leaderonomics, an award-winning social enterprise in leadership development.

The work he does also extends to fostering a culture of leadership, spirituality, and creative writing at universities in North America and Southeast Asia.

Bettina Chua Abdullah was once told that a singular career path was just not her style; a prediction that rings very true today. The rich variety of her life experiences makes her a rewarding presence at the EO Taipan Masterclass.

Bettina has garnered invaluable insights in a wide range of industries from her time as an award-winning business news anchor, an independent content producer, a property developer, and a manager of retail and F&B concepts.

Her many passions have led her to become a devoted student of Islamic art and architecture. She is also the founder of the social enterprise, ‘The Free Tree Society’ and, most recently, the Fay Khoo Award for Food+Drink Writing.